The Government of Canada is announcing a grant funding agreement of $245,367 for a project with WHO under PHAC’s Preventing and Addressing Family Violence: the Health Perspective investment. WHO’s project will support the global dissemination of guidance and trainings, including a clinical handbook, to continue to build capacity of health professionals to recognize and respond to child maltreatment.
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The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an important announcement on the mental health crisis and suicide prevention support.
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The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an announcement on providing support for mental wellness and suicide prevention of young people.
Today, during a visit to the Nine Circles Community Health Centre, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced $14.4 million through the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund (CAF) and the Harm Reduction Fund (HRF) for 15 projects.
The Government of Canada is committed to working with partners and stakeholders across the country in support of the global goal of ending viral hepatitis, HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) as public health threats by 2030. The contribution of community-based organizations is central to Canada’s ability to achieve these targets.
Diabetes affects approximately 3.7 million people, with more than 200,000 new cases diagnosed every year, making it one of the most common chronic diseases in Canada. This Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day, our government reaffirms its commitment to make meaningful change in the lives of those affected by diabetes.
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The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement on funding to support community-based projects in the Prairies addressing HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections.
Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addiction and Associate Minister of Health, announced that South Asian Canadians Health and Social Services (SACHSS) has signed a service agreement with CAMH and will join the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline network.
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The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an important announcement on the mental health crisis and suicide prevention support.
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced the 20 semi-finalists selected to receive a $35,000 prize for proposing the most promising concept as part of the first-stage of the Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge.
